Teamlead Data Operations (human) at Neura Robotics (Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany)
Neura Robotics· Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany·
Role details
Neura Robotics at a glance
German cognitive-robotics company building humanoid and collaborative robots that see, hear, feel, and learn to work alongside people.
NEURA Robotics designs cognitive robots (humanoids, collaborative arms, and mobile bases) plus the AI and platform that run them, all built in-house. Its flagship 4NE1 humanoid targets industrial workflows and everyday assistance, and the Neuraverse platform links deployed robots into a shared learning network.
~$1.7B+ raised · latest: Series C · up to $1.4B · June 2026 · backed by Tether, Amazon, NVIDIA, Qualcomm
Job description
In the AI Department, you'll develop the cognitive abilities of our robots, enabling them to understand and interact with their surroundings. You'll work on algorithms that make machines intelligent and adaptive—ranging from object recognition and language processing to decision-making in complex environments. You'll be part of a team that pushes technological boundaries and collaborates closely with software, hardware, and product management teams. Using cutting-edge tools and methods from machine learning and AI, you'll work on projects that have a direct impact on our products. If you're excited about making machines smarter and shaping the future of human-machine interaction, the AI Department is the perfect place for you.
YOUR TASKS
- Lead and grow the team by building strong technical and operational capabilities through mentoring, hands-on guidance, and structured knowledge sharing
- Support hiring activities, including interviewing, evaluating candidates, and onboarding talent for robotics and AI roles
- Help shape and execute hiring strategies to attract, assess, and retain top talent across robotics, AI, and engineering functions
- Drive continuous improvement of workflows, documentation, and overall project execution standards
- Lead and coordinate teleoperation programs for humanoid and dual-arm robots from early concept through deployment
- Own planning and execution across timelines, priorities, resources, and multiple cross-functional teams
- Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders and leadership teams
- Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and ensure smooth project delivery
- Translate technical objectives into clear, actionable project plans and aligned business goals
- Contribute to the long-term roadmap and strategic direction of teleoperation and AI-driven robotics solutions
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Degree in Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
- Experience leading complex technical or cross-functional projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple teams and priorities in a fast-moving environment
- Experience working closely with engineering, software, AI, or robotics teams
- Strong organizational skills with a structured and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Comfortable engaging with technical topics, even without being directly hands-on in development
- Experience in robotics, AI, automation, or other emerging technologies is a plus
- Fluent in English; German is a plus
Why work at Neura Robotics
- Culture: "Passion for Winning" — achievement-driven, self-responsible culture with flat hierarchies. Values include trust, honesty, speed, and "We Are Human" (people at the heart of everything).
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a hybrid-friendly environment.
- Team: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries — highly skilled, international team of experts.
- Growth & Development: Support for personal and professional growth via Udemy training platform and more.
- Compensation: Competitive salary package with exclusive employee discounts.
- Perks: Summer parties, company town hall meetings, and regular team celebrations.
- Impact: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cognitive robotics and AI that directly addresses labor shortages and makes a meaningful societal impact.
- Diversity: Explicitly welcomes applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing building a team that reflects the world.
- Application Process: Fast — initial feedback within a few days, interviews scheduled within two weeks.